“The temporary transformation of Fickett Street in Boyle Heights began with yellow shades resembling huge kites suspended over the sun-scorched asphalt. Soon, a thoroughfare known for its speeding vehicles and gang activity became something else entirely — a “play street” in which women gathered for Lotería, or Mexican bingo, and kids fashioned seesaws out of giant snap-together plastic shapes in colors inspired by local Mexican-American murals.”

And so begins the description of Play Streets – a movement to build community through temporary public play events.

My passion is understanding and improving opportunities for children to grow and learn, by working with children and adults throughout the world, on topics including universal design for learning, learning in and through nature, behavior and self regulation, and thoughtful use of technology in education. Let’s take the next step together – in workshops, consultations, mentoring, and writing or designing materials!